Annie & Company will be Closing at 4pm Wednesday Nov. 25th
We will be Closed Thursday, Nov. 26th For Thanksgiving
We resume regular hours 10am-6:30 pm on Friday, Nov. 27th
We would like to wish everyone a Safe & Happy Thanksgiving!
News
Nov
25
Holiday Inspirations!
The holidays are right around the corner but you still have time to make a great gift for your loved ones!! Not sure what to make?? Well we can help you with that! Here are just a few samples that live in our store, ready to inspire you!
Hats and cowls make perfect presents and they're quick to make! They're also east to travel with so knitting on your commute will help you finish them in no time!
Chunky knitting means quick knitting! Have a couple coworkers that need last minute gifts?? Then these are the projects for you!
These shawls are stunners and any recipient of one will be blown away! They're all made with various sparkles too which makes them truly one of a kind.
Love to play with colors?? These pieces are fun and definitely keep your knitting interesting!
Call the store of stop by to inquire about these fun samples! We're ready to get your started on any of them!
Call the store of stop by to inquire about these fun samples! We're ready to get your started on any of them!
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Sincerely,
Annie and Company
Needlepoint and Knitting
We are so happy to announce and brand new venture with our friends at Artyarns!
Introducing Annie's Paints!
Stop by the store to see the colors and feel this yarn in person. We think it will quickly become your new favorite!
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Introducing Annie's Paints!
We have worked together to create a washable, DK weight wool with the gorgeous variegation of Artyarn's hand dyeing. Each skein has 240 yards of super soft wool which makes it perfect for a multitude of projects! Use it for a sweater, a shawl, or even a blanket. We have 2 adorable new baby blanket patterns in the store that compliment this yarn in all the right ways.
Stop by the store to see the colors and feel this yarn in person. We think it will quickly become your new favorite!
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Sincerely,
Annie and Company
Needlepoint and Knitting
Attention Needlepoint customers,
All Belts, Dog Collars or Key Fobs wanted back in time for Christmas 2015, must be in our shop by this Thursday, November 19th, 2015 to be shipped out to our finisher.
Any belt, dog collar or keyfob brought in for finishing AFTER November 19th will not be back from our finisher until 2016.
Bead Crochet Class!
Learn the art of circular bead crochet! Bert and Dana Freed, a mother-daughter team, will be coming to Annie and Company to teach us how to make some amazing jewelry that is one of a kind.
Details:
-Saturday, November 14th, 12pm-5pm at Annie and Company Needlepoint & Knitting located at:
1763 2nd Ave
On the corner of 92nd St. and 2nd Ave
-Prerequisite: You MUST complete a chain stitch necklace with beads in order to take this class. We have kits available in store for $35
-$95 will sign you up for the class and $25 will provide you with the materials you'll need when you arrive.
-If you own a #4 steel crochet hook, we suggest bringing it.
For more information or to sign up for the class, call us at (212) 360-7266 or stop by the store. We're very excited to be having Bert and Dana come and teach this class. You won't want to miss it.
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-Saturday, November 14th, 12pm-5pm at Annie and Company Needlepoint & Knitting located at:
1763 2nd Ave
On the corner of 92nd St. and 2nd Ave
Sincerely,
Annie and Company
Needlepoint and Knitting
This Thursday (tomorrow!) we will be holding the Bead Chain Stitch Necklace Class! This class is the prerequisite for the Bead Crochet Class coming up on November 14th.
From 6:30-8pm Dana Freed will be here teaching us how to make a beautiful bead necklace using crochet techniques. Each necklace is unique depending on the color string and beads you use and by the time the class has ended, you'll be wearing your new necklace!
The class is $80 and that will include your supplies.
Call or stop by the store asap to reserve your spot!
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From 6:30-8pm Dana Freed will be here teaching us how to make a beautiful bead necklace using crochet techniques. Each necklace is unique depending on the color string and beads you use and by the time the class has ended, you'll be wearing your new necklace!
The class is $80 and that will include your supplies.
Call or stop by the store asap to reserve your spot!
Sincerely,
Annie and Company
Needlepoint and Knitting
Oct
27
This is no trick! This weekend we will be having a huge cashmere sale!
Friday-Sunday our entire stock of cashmere yarns will be 30% off! We have cashmere from Jade Sapphire, Lobster Pot, and Lotus Yarns in weights ranging from 2-ply to 12-ply! We even have some super bulky Genghis by Jade Sapphire.
All sales are final and the discount can not be used for a special order, but don't let that spook you!
Come by the store this weekend and treat yourself or a loved one to these luxurious yarns!
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Sincerely,
Annie and Company
Needlepoint and Knitting
Join us tomorrow from 3-6pm as we throw our very first Shibui Mixy Party! Don't know what a Mixy Party is?? Well let me tell you!
Shibui Yarns makes a wide range of yarns in various weights and the same colors. This makes it easy and fun to mix and match different weights with matching or complimenting colors to give a pattern a totally unique look! It's a great way to get creative and put your personal touch on a pattern.
The amazing Antonia Shankland will be in the store to guide and inspire us on our mixy journey! She's a pro at choosing weights and picking great color combinations.
Our Shibui wall is fully stocked and we even have a rack of gorgeous samples from the Shibui Fall 2015 line, as well designs from Julie Hoover!
Shibui Yarns makes a wide range of yarns in various weights and the same colors. This makes it easy and fun to mix and match different weights with matching or complimenting colors to give a pattern a totally unique look! It's a great way to get creative and put your personal touch on a pattern.
The amazing Antonia Shankland will be in the store to guide and inspire us on our mixy journey! She's a pro at choosing weights and picking great color combinations.
Our Shibui wall is fully stocked and we even have a rack of gorgeous samples from the Shibui Fall 2015 line, as well designs from Julie Hoover!
And to make the deal even sweeter, we will take 10% off your Shibui purchase during the event!
You don't need to register for the event! Just come to the store with your creativity and adventurous side ready to play!
You don't need to register for the event! Just come to the store with your creativity and adventurous side ready to play!
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Sincerely,
Annie and Company
Needlepoint and Knitting
Oct
12
Fall time is upon us and you all know what that means...Chunky Knitting!!! Last week we received a large amount of chunky yarns that will be perfect for all your instant gratification knitting needs.
Some of the yarns are brand new to our store while others are tried and true favorites in great new colors.
New to the store we have:
Stratos by Katia
This is a super fun, thick-and-thin yarn that brings a unique texture to any project it's used for. With 153 yards, 1 skein makes a hat and 2-3 makes a matching cowl!
Baby Alpaca Chunky by Cascade Yarns
Need to knit a super soft, super quick sweater? Then this is the yarn for you! Alpaca is never a bad decision when the weather starts to get cold and this yarn is worked on a size 10 needle so you can have it just in time!
Maipo by Araucania
Grab your size US 15 needles for this one folks! Maipo gives you the speed and warmth of a super bulky yarn without the heavy weight! The chainette aspect of this yarn gives you the benefits of having a chunky project without it being too heavy to wear. It's a win-win!
Other favorite yarns that came in include:
Tosh Chunky by Madelinetosh
A.S.A.P. by Madelinetosh
Junior by Katia
Love Wool by Katia
Rasta by Malabrigo
Naturalia by Borgo de' Pazzi Firenze
Ushya by Mirasol
Malou Lux by Lang Yarns
Magnum by Cascade Yarns
Inca Tweed by Berrocco
Ultra Alpaca Chunky by Berrocco
Zumie by HiKoo by Skacel
Want to know more about all these wonderful yarns? Stop by the store and meet them!
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Sincerely,
Annie and Company
Needlepoint and Knitting
Oct
06
Upcoming Events!
This Thursday we have an Intermediate Crochet Class!
6:30-8pm
You'll learn pattern reading(bring one you may be having trouble with), Granny Squares, and Edgings!
Please bring a hook and yarn
Please bring a hook and yarn
$40.
Call or stop by the store to sign up for the class before we run out of spaces!
Thursday, October 15
3-6pm
Shibui Trunkshow and Mixy Party
The fabulous Antonia Shankland will be in the store with a wide array of Shibui yarns! She will also be helping us get in touch with our adventurous sides by sharing all the ways Shibui can be mixed and matched! It's going to be very exciting!
No sign-up required
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Sincerely,
Annie and Company
Needlepoint and Knitting
Pepperberry Trunk Show
We've decided to keep the Pepperberry Knits Trunk Show in the store for the rest of the week!
We have so many colors of beautiful cashmere in a variety of weights and quantities, including:
DK Weight
Sport Weight
Bulky Weight
DK Fun Bundles
Sport Fun Bundles
Audrey Cowl Kit
Stop by the store and check out our variety of samples and see the yarn for yourself. We love it and really think you will too
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Sincerely,
Annie and Company
Needlepoint and Knitting
Sep
22
Upcoming Events!
Here's a little reminder about some upcoming events here at the store!
THIS THURSDAY!
September 24
6:30-8pm
Beginner Crochet
You'll learn how to Chain Stitch, Single Crochet and Double Crochet
1 skein of yarn and a hook are included. The purchase of a second skein will easily turn your project into a beautiful scarf!
$50.
Call the store today to reserve your spot!
THIS WEEKEND
It's that time of year again! Time for The New York City Yarn Crawl!
Come to the store Friday-Sunday for all the Yarn Crawl fun! Join the raffle, find the scavenger hunt item, meet new knitting friends, and take full advantage of our specials.
Specials like our Pepperberry Knits Trunk Show!
We will have a wide range of cashmere yarns from Pepperberry Knits along with samples and patterns for inspiration! We're so excited to have this beautiful yarn in the store!
We can't wait to see you for all the fun!
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Sincerely,
Annie and Company
Needlepoint and Knitting
Sep
21
More New Yarns!
Fall yarns are still rolling in and here are the latest additions!!
Warmi by Amano Yarns
This is a brand new yarn and company to the store and we're very excited to have it! Warmi is a Worsted weight yarn made of Baby Alpaca and Merino Wool. It comes from Peru and the colors are inspired by Peruvian fruits and flowers.
Kismet Yarns
After the success of our Kismet Trunk show we decided to bring in a few Kismet yarns! We went with Simple Sweater, Sleek DK, and Gradient Kits!
The name says is all with this yarn! It's a classic worsted weight, in beautiful hand dyed colors, and it's easy to knit with. It's a great go-to yarn for any sweater design.
Sleek DK is a wonderful blend of 50% Wool and 50% Silk. It has a wonderful drape and softness that makes any project luxurious.
The Gradient Kit is a wonderful little collection of fingering weight yarn in a beautiful array of ombre colors. Each kit has 1155 yards of yarn which is plenty to use for a shawl or sweater.
ArtYarns!
We have more Florentine Kits in as well as 1 kit for the Zhivago Shawl in Merino Cloud! We also have Gradient Kits in Merino Cloud that are super soft and super beautiful.
Stop by the store today to see these great yarns for yourself!
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Sincerely,
Annie and Company
Needlepoint and Knitting
Sep
18
Sundays are Back!!
We will be Open on Sundays from 12pm - 5pm
Employee Spotlight and New Store Sample
She used the #33 Heart Blanket pattern by Bonnie Franz, which is available on Ravelry. The unique striping effect is made by the yarn which happens to be Kureyon by Noro! This pattern is perfect for an adult blanket, baby blanket, and obviously pillows!
We also have a new store sample!
This shawl is so unique and beautiful and it just begged to be made in Silk Rhapsody Glitter by ArtYarns. It only too 1 skein of each color and when knitted on a size 6 needle, it really shines!
Wear it on your shoulders traditionally or wrap it around your neck like a big, comfy scarf. Either way, this piece is a statement!
Stop by the store to see this piece and the many others we have in store for your inspiration!
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Sincerely,
Annie and Company
Needlepoint and Knitting
New Yarns in Store!
Fall is slowly making it's comeback and with that so are Fall Yarns!! Here are the newest fibers to hit our walls!
Misti Alpaca Chunky
We just received a huge box of Misti Alpaca Chunky in a beautiful array of colors. We love this yarn for cozy hats, scarves, cowls, and even sweaters.
Herriot Fine by Juniper Moon
More alpaca?? Bring it on! For those of you love the softness of alpaca but want to keep things light and lofty, Herriot Fine is the yarn you! With a whopping 461 yards you'll have plenty of yarns to snuggle up in.
Ebano by Lana Gatto
Need to add some fuzzy fun to your projects? Look no further than Ebano! It's great as a fun accent on a piece or you could go all out and make a super fun sweater!
Kine by Araucania
This new yarn from Araucania is a DK weight yarn consisting of Wool and Silk making it soft and lush. It has a generous 308 yards and the colors are bright and bold. It would be a wonderful choice for any project!
Cotton Merino by Katia
Don't let the word cotton fool you, this yarn is super soft and perfect for a winter project. It's an Aran weight while still being lofty and the colors are really pleasing to the eye.
Stop by the store to check out these yarns for yourself! It's never too soon to start your cold weather!
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Sincerely,
Annie and Company
Needlepoint and Knitting
Sep
03
ANNIE SPOTLIGHT!
Our very own Annie has made an amazing shawl that we just needed to share with you all!
Annie's amazing shawl is the Exploration Station by Stephen West! She used 4 skeins of Madelinetosh's Tosh Merino Light and the pattern is available on Ravelry!
We love the colors she chose and hope they inspire you too!
Way to go Annie!!!
Sep
02
Aug
25
Anzula Trunk Show!
Come one, come all for the Anzula Trunk Show that will be happening THIS FRIDAY from 3-6pm.
The following yarns will be available for your viewing pleasure:
Lace
Wash My Lace
Breeze
Meridian
Fingering and Sock
Cloud
Milky Way
Haiku
Nebula
Squishy
Luster
Dreamy
Silken
Sport and DK
Oasis
Vera
Cricket
Croquet
Worsted and Aran
For Better or Worsted
It Could Be Worsted
Cole
We will also have plenty of samples and patterns for you to be inspired by.
It's going to be a fun event so be sure to mark your calendar and let your friends know! You won't want to miss it.
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Sincerely,
Annie & Company
Needlepoint & Knitting
Needlepoint & Knitting
**FANCY FINISHER CHRISTMAS DEADLINE**
**THIS MONDAY, AUGUST 24th**
Needlepoint projects that you would like finished by our FANCY FINISHER in Texas, MUST be in our shop THIS MONDAY, AUGUST 24th by 6:30pm CLOSING TIME.
**Projects not brought into our shop by This Monday, August 24th will not returned finished until AFTER the New Year, until approximately March/April 2016.
Our fancy finisher in Texas will not accept any request for a rush order. They provided us with this deadline for a reason. They work with different shops nation wide and get bombarded with work needed for the holidays, not just by us. We are not the only Needlepoint shop they deal with.
Please Be Advised, we do have other finishers that we can use who will have your projects back in time for Christmas 2015, not to worry!
*This deadline is for our Fancy Finisher in Texas Only. We have not yet been provided with deadlines dates from any of our other finishers. We will post deadlines as soon as we begin to receive them. Thank you!